5. I'll Keep You Warm

Delilah

I momentarily forgot that Jason had taken me on a cheap date as I was having a lot of fun with him. It doesn't seem like he is dirt-poor by the way he carries himself.

Maybe he just likes to save money, I thought.

After the movie, Jason puts the key in the ignition and tries to start the car, but the car makes a gurgling sound, and the engine stops.

Uh-oh.

My good mood starts to turn sour again. This can't be happening!

"I'm sorry, Delilah. It appears that my car stopped working. So there goes my hard-earned 1200 dollars down the drain," Jason chuckles. "Oh, and by the way, I swear I didn't plan this to be stranded with a beautiful woman like you. It was just a happy coincidence," he adds.

"That doesn't make me feel any better. I knew this car was a safety hazard!" I frown.

Jason pretends to gasp. "I thought you said you liked it!"

"Well, I lied. This car sucks," I giggled.

"I can call a mechanic and see if anyone is available at this hour," Jason said and looked at his phone. "SHIT!"

"What is it?" I stare at him wide-eyed.

"I have no signal," Jason sighed.

I frantically search my purse and dig out my phone. One look at that and my disappointment grows even bigger. "I don't have any signal either." I sighed.

"I think I saw a gas station half a mile back. If we start walking now..."

He was interrupted by the roaring thunder followed by pouring rain.

It's as if luck is not on our side tonight. I groan out of frustration.

"Goddammit! This is a fucking disaster!" I swore. I have no more desire to act polite anymore. This is turning out to be a terrible night again.

Jason chuckles loudly. "It looks like you have quite the sailor mouth," he snorts.

"I'm sorry. I just expected this date to go...differently."

Jason smiles at me. "No need to apologize. I find you charming." He looked into the distance.

"Why don't we take shelter in that house over there?" he suggests.

I take one look at the house, and my stomach drops. So I shake my head no. "And be possessed by some angry spirit? No, thank you," I remark.

"Ghosts aren't real, crazy girl. Besides, you have me to protect you," Jason smirked.

I sigh as I have no choice in this matter. I curse at myself in my mind for trusting a stranger to pick me up. Now I have to suffer the consequences.

"Shall we make a run for it?" Jason asks me, so I nod in agreement.

We run across the field in the pouring rain. It turns out all that running was pointless since we ended up getting soaked anyway.

I start to shiver as the cold air hits my wet body, but we finally make it to the door.

"Now what?" I asked. I don't imagine the homeowner will let us inside with how we look right now.

"Now we find a way to get inside," Jason looks thoughtful.

"What! We can't just break into someone's home," I gasp. Is this guy crazy, or what?

"This is a vacant house. Didn't you see the realtor sign?" Jason chuckled.

I was too busy running to notice anything. I admire Jason's attention to detail silently and then watch him do his thing.

Jason goes to a window and tries to open it. Much to my relief, it wasn't locked. "I'm going to go inside and open the door. You wait out here," he suggests.

Jason climbs through the window and jumps inside while I wait nervously. Even though it was a vacant house, I felt weird about breaking in. I felt like a criminal tress passing into someone's house.

Not only that, I just realized something.

I will be alone with someone who is practically a stranger...

I snap out of my trance when the front door suddenly opens.

"Welcome home, darling. I've been expecting you," Jason winks at me.

I can't help but laugh. "Oh my god, don't do that. It sounds creepy in this situation."

"Sorry about that. Hurry and come inside so you can be warm," Jason grabs my hand and pulls me in.

I suddenly wasn't scared anymore as his warmth spread through my body. There is something about this man that was soothing to me.

Jason tries to turn the fireplace on. After a few failed attempts, he is finally able to light it, and the room is finally starting to get warm.

"Hmm...I feel so much better already," I comment, although my clothes are still soaking wet.

Jason stands up to search the house some more, then comes back with some blankets. He hands me one and takes one for himself. He then takes his shirt off right in front of and lays it down by the fireplace.

I can't stop staring at him for a moment. Not only is he handsome to look at, but he is also built like a Greek god. His body looks like a work of art with his strong muscular arms, hard chest, and abs.

Jason felt my eyes on him and smiled. "You should take your dress off too. I don't want you to catch a cold," he said. His eyes are warm and gentle. "You can cover yourself up with the blanket."

I let out a nervous laugh. "Nice try, buddy. You are just trying to trick me into getting naked with you," I said.

"Oh yea? Is that what you think of me? Well, I am not gonna lie. I wouldn't mind it if you used my body to get warm," he smirked.

I hesitate but make up my mind to do what he says. Jason doesn't seem like the type of man who'd force himself on anyone.

"T...turn around," my voice shakes. More so from nervousness than cold.

He quickly turns the other way without arguing.

"Promise you won't look?" I asked again.

"I swear on my dead dog. I loved that dog, so I wouldn't lie," Jason chuckled.

In the back of my mind, I knew I was crazy for trusting this guy I barely knew, but at the same time, I felt safe around him.

I take my dress off and quickly cover myself with the blanket. "You can turn around now," I said quietly.

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Jason threw some more wood in the fireplace and sat in front of me, keeping a safe distance.

"So...where do you live?" I ask him after a moment of silence.

"The apartment complex right across from this pizza place. What's it called...uh...Papas' Pizzeria! That's it, that's the one," Jason chirps.

"Oh, that place? Isn't it falling apart?" I exclaim.

"Well, that's all I can afford, really. I just got a job as a handyman," Jason replied.

I say nothing.

"What about you?" Jason asked.

"I live in a house at River street. My dad owns it," I said.

"Hmm...don't you think it's wrong to objectify someone like me? You are staring at me," Jason said with a sly grin.

Damn, he noticed me staring at his body! My cheeks warm.

"I wasn't staring at you!" I argue.

"Yes, you were. You can't get enough of my body. Well, drink it in, baby," Jason jokes and drops his blanket, then flexes his muscles to show off.

I nearly scream as I stare at his giant rod, my heart thumping against my chest. "What the hell? Why are you flashing me!?" I cry out. Does this man have no shame?

Jason moves closer to me. I feel his piercing green eyes bore into my soul like a sharp-edged knife. I feel nervous yet excited at the same time. I feel heat between my legs rise as I stare at his body.

I want him, and I can't even deny it to myself!

I am not usually like this around men, but I was drawn to this man for some reason. There was something dangerous about him, and I wanted to find out what it was.

Jason slowly puts his hand on my chin and caresses my cheek with his thumb. His warm hand feels good against my cool skin.

I know I shouldn't let him touch me so carelessly, but I don't want him to stop. The touch of his hand woke up something inside me. It sends jolts of pleasure through my body and makes me feel restless and curious.

"I'm going to kiss you now," his deep and husky voice sends a shiver down my spine, and I swallow thickly.

There is no way I can stop him from having his way with me. I wouldn't allow him to stop. So all I did was nod my head in a silent invitation.

Jason leans over and presses his lips on mine.

Heat rose from my stomach, and my toes curled. I close my eyes and part my lips, allowing him to slip his tongue inside. My fingers find their way into gripping his hair, pulling him closer. I moan against his mouth as he mercilessly kisses me harder and deeper.

Still with my eyes closed, I feel him taking my blanket and pushing it down to my sides until it falls on the floor, exposing me completely.

Insane, this is insane, my inner thoughts screamed, but I couldn't make him stop. I didn't want him to stop. My body ached for more.